Find out how popular the last name Achuff is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Achuff.

Achuff, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Achuff surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Achuff in America

Achuff is the 59742nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Achuff surname appeared 338 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Achuff.

We can also compare 2010 data for Achuff to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Achuff

The surname Achuff has its origins in the German language, with the earliest records dating back to the late 15th century in the region of Bavaria. It is believed to be derived from the old German word "ache," which means "stream" or "brook," combined with the suffix "huff," meaning a small settlement or homestead.

The name's first recorded appearance is in a registry of landowners in the town of Oberammergau, Bavaria, in the year 1492, where a certain Hanns Achuff is mentioned as a tenant farmer. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by that time and may have been associated with a specific location near a stream or river.

Another early reference to the name can be found in a manuscript from the Benedictine monastery in Andechs, Bavaria, dated 1518. The document mentions a Johann Achuff, who was a member of the monastic order.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Germany, with records showing Achuffs in cities like Nuremberg and Frankfurt. One notable individual from this period was Hans Achuff (1550-1620), a master craftsman renowned for his intricate woodcarvings that adorned churches and public buildings in the Franconian region.

As the name spread across Europe, it underwent minor spelling variations, such as Achof, Achoff, and Achhoffe, reflecting regional dialects and scribal practices. In the 18th century, records show the presence of Achuffs in the Netherlands, with a certain Pieter Achuff (1712-1789) being a prominent merchant and ship owner in Amsterdam.

Moving into the 19th century, the Achuff name can be found in various parts of Europe, including France, where a notable figure was the writer and philosopher Alexandre Achuff (1820-1892), whose works explored the interplay between art and society.

Throughout its history, the Achuff surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including farmers, craftsmen, merchants, and intellectuals, reflecting the rich tapestry of human experience.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Achuff

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Achuff.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Achuff was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Achuff has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Achuff was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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